Articles

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) – A Retro Review

Sequels In many instances, sequels are automatically looked upon with a certain distaste. Perhaps it’s impossible to catch lightning in a bottle twice. Maybe it’s...

Scholars’ Spotlight – The Carradine Family: Part I

Introduction The Carradine family's legacy in American cinema and television spans generations with accomplished actors such as John Carradine, David Carradine, Keith Carradine, and Martha...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Artist Frank Frazetta

Early Life Frank Frazetta was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 9, 1928. He was encouraged by his grandmother - who helped raise him...

THE RIGHTEOUS (2022): Henry Czerny Leads Black and White Chiller

Shot in sumptuous black and white, The Righteous (2022) offers a taut and horror-tinged character study. Anchored by a guilt-stricken and searing turn from...

CRIMES OF THE FUTURE: A Review Of David Cronenberg’s New Film

Introduction David Cronenberg is an acquired taste. He always has been, and not because of the often transgressive nature of his subject matter. The cold,...

Scholars’ Spotlight: Hedy Lamarr

Early Life Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary on November 9, 1914. Her father, Emil, was the director of the Austrian bank,...

ROCKY III: A 40th Anniversary Retrospective

A Million-to-One Shot Sylvester Stallone was a broke actor with no prospects when he wrote the screenplay for Rocky in 1975. The script soon became...

Director Alberto Belli Talks GATLOPP, His New Supernatural Comedy

Cinema Scholars interviews Alberto Belli, director of the new supernatural comedy Gatlopp. The film is written by and stars Jim Mahoney. Gatlopp also stars...